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Ruza wenclawska biography channel
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Ruza Wenclawska
American trade union organizer and suffragist (1889-1934)
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Wenclawska in New York City, c.1916 | |
| Born | Ruza Wenclawska (1889-12-15)December 15, 1889 Suwałki, Poland |
| Died | April 16, 1934(1934-04-16) (aged 44) Islip, NY, United States |
| Nationality | Polish-American |
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| Spouse | Philip Lyons |
Ruza Wenclawska (December 15, 1889 – April 16, 1934), more widely known as Rose Winslow and later as Rose Lyons by marriage, was a Polish-American suffragist, factory inspector and trade union organizer.[1][2] She was a dedicated member of the National Woman's Party.
Wenclawska's main goal within this organization was to advocate fair treatment in the workplace for women.[3] She also worked as an actress and a poet.[4]
Early life
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